Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I transform one of the coolest looking modems (US Robotics Courier) into a Knight Rider mashup by hacking the original hardware with an Arduino microcontroller and sound module.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - The US Robotics Courier
01:48 - Disassembly/First Look
04:57 - Initial Tests
07:04 - Plan The Mod
12:40 - Programming
16:11 - Installing The Microcontroller
20:30 - Fixing My Mistakes
22:35 - Second Test
24:08 - Connecting Power
31:14 - Sound Module
35:19 - Installing The Sound Module
38:38 - The Finished Product!

Disclaimer: Some links to buy products are affiliate links so I can raise support for the channel. This doesn’t affect the price you pay.

Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V
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DFPlayer Module
dfrobot.com/product-1121.html

Download The Code
retrohackshack.com/2020/09/04/night-rider-modem-hack

Music used by permission:
“Light State” by Emil Rottmayer
soundcloud.com/emil-rottmayer

“Overlord” and “Fakebit World” by Malmen
soundcloud.com/malmen

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